Vancouver Buildings That Allow Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals

Finding a building in Vancouver that allows short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnb can be tricky. Strata bylaws can change, so it’s always important to verify the latest rules before purchasing a property. Below is an updated list of buildings that currently allow STRs, but please confirm with the strata before making any decisions.

Mount Pleasant

111 & 161 E 1st Ave (Block 100) – STRs allowed with a $300/year admin fee. No amenity access for short-term renters.
180 E 2nd Ave (Second + Main) – STRs currently allowed, but as a newer building, bylaws may change.
350 E 2nd Ave (Mainspace) – Zoned IC-3, allowing light industrial and STRs (must meet City of Vancouver requirements).
250 E 6th Ave (District) – Zoned IC-3, with no specific bylaws restricting STRs.
289 E 6th Ave (Shine) – STRs allowed with a $300/year admin fee. Zoned IC-3.
311 E 6th Ave (The Wohlsein) – Zoned IC-3; no explicit STR ban, though future bylaws may clarify rules.

Downtown Vancouver & Gastown

555 Abbott St & 183 Keefer Pl (Paris Place) – Bylaws allow STRs, but strata council discourages Airbnb.
618, 688 Abbott St & 58 Keefer Pl (Firenze) – STR-friendly; strata has an approval letter for the City of Vancouver.
633, 689 Abbott St & 188 Keefer Pl (Espana) – STRs explicitly permitted in strata bylaws.
890 Broughton St – A small, 5-unit condo building reported to allow STRs.
1003 Burnaby St (The Milano) – STRs permitted, but limited to owner vacation use.
1050 Burrard St (The Wall Centre) – STRs allowed after a vote to restrict them was defeated.
1160 Burrard St (Burrard Health) – STRs currently allowed; a unique building with medical offices below.
1238 Burrard St (Altadena) – STRs face recent bylaw changes, possibly limiting operations.
370 Carrall St (21 Doors) – STRs allowed, but the building is in a rough area; fees may apply.
1010 Chilco St (The Chilco Park) – No rental restrictions, but bylaws may change soon.

False Creek & Olympic Village

1788 Columbia St (Epic at West) – STRs allowed with a $500/year admin fee.
55 E Cordova St (Koret Lofts) – STRs permitted, with a 7-day minimum rental period.
128 W Cordova St (Woodwards W-43) – STRs explicitly allowed per 2023 bylaw; a 2024 ban vote failed.

Kitsilano

2040 Cornwall Ave (Bryanston Court) – Past minutes confirm STRs were approved for some owners.
2458 York Ave (York Avenue) – A small 12-unit building previously operated as rentals; now allows STRs.

Strathcona & Chinatown

219 E Georgia St (The Flats) – No rental restrictions, but no explicit STR bylaws.
933, 955, 983 E Hastings St (Strathcona Village) – STRs likely permitted, but further verification needed.
718 Main St (Ginger) – STRs allowed if the owner lives in the unit for at least 6 months per year.

Yaletown & West End

1249 Granville St (The Lex) – Previously a rental building, now stratified with no rental restrictions.
1010 Howe St (Fortune House) – No rental restrictions, and Airbnb appears to be common.
1166 Melville St (Orca Place) – Reportedly STR-friendly, with some strata council members running Airbnbs.
989 Nelson St (Electra) – STRs allowed with a 3-month owner residency requirement and $500/year admin fee.
933 Seymour St (The Spot) – STRs allowed, though unauthorized loft additions have caused city enforcement actions.
1372 Seymour St (The Mark) – STRs permitted; tenants cannot run Airbnbs, and guests have no amenity access.
928 Richards St (The Savoy) – STRs allowed, but strata has denied requests in some cases.

Other Areas

231 E Pender St (Framework) – STRs allowed for up to 10 days per month (confirmation needed).
33 W Pender St (33 Living) – STRs currently permitted in this smaller building.
28 Powell St (Powell Lane) – No rental restrictions, but some reports suggest a 30-day Airbnb cap.
34 Powell St (The Globe) – STRs allowed for up to 90 days per year.

If you're considering purchasing an Airbnb-friendly property, always verify the most recent strata bylaws and City of Vancouver regulations. Have questions or need guidance? Contact me for expert advice on investing in Vancouver real estate.